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Test Code LAB17604 ANCA VASCULITIS PROFILE IFA WITH MPO AND PR3

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST  Serum Refrigerate* 2 mL 1 mL 0.5 mL 7 days
SST Serum Frozen 2 mL 1 mL 0.5 mL 1 month

*Preferred temperature.

Serum should be separated from the clot within 4 hours of collection.  Store samples at room temperature no longer than 8 hours.  Beyond 8 hours or for transport, refrigerate 2-8° C.

Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric serum should be rejected.

 

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday – Friday/ 2 - 5 days / Not available STAT

Method

Immunofluorescence

Instrumentation

Werfen QUANTA-Lyser and NOVA View

Reference Range

Negative

Section

Immunology

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

CPT Code(s)

Description CPT Code
Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody 86036
Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody Titer (if appropriate) 86037
Myeloperoxidase Ab, IgG 83516
Proteinase 3 Ab, IgG 83516